Baby Drew!!

WHAT A TREAT!! Jaime & Rob had their baby the night I flew in & I awoke to a text the next morning from Jaime, announcing Drew's birth. (I loved not only that I got to meet him, but also that his name mirrors that of my husband!) Really, cuddling baby Drew was phenomenal--and I do not use that adjective lightly. He was perfect: soft, snuggly and so so peaceful. He slept away, then opened those deep dark eyes and even did his first doodie in my arms (...well, in his diaper--while laying in my arms...). Precious, I know. Really though. It was an honor.

And doesn't Jaime look great?! I couldn't believe how cute she was after not sleeping & laboring for far too long.

Charity & I wanted to be sure not to spread any germs (actually, we just thought the masks made us look cute).

Ready-Raska-Strait Reunion

We were so thankful to have time to be with the Raskas & the Readys while in Spokane (we missed Ben & Maile--you two would have completed the bunch!). We spent an entire day vegging together on Susie & Duffy's sofas, then had a kick *ss New Year's slumber party at Erin's parents' house on the river. We made some serious New Year's resolutions & particularly enjoyed Brent's liturgical dance that rung in the New Year. Let me tell you, Erin's parents make a mean slumber party breakfast. Mmm...

Nothing, however, could beat the experience of cuddling, for the first time, Miles Duffy Ready!!! Troy & Jenny, you two have a gorgeous son & we cannot wait for the memories we have with him to come.